Combine strategy, conceptual thinking and design to bring ideas to life.

The role of the communications and graphic designer is rapidly evolving with today’s technological demands. Beautiful communications alone no longer cut the mustard. Designers need to be multifaceted, combining strategy, conceptual thinking, visual design skills and production knowledge across digital and print to bring ideas to life.

Our communication and graphic design courses will develop your design thinking and practice in order to prepare you to thrive in today’s fast-paced digital environment. Learn core specialisms such as typography, image-making, brand and identity, 3D form packaging, information design, web design and publication design. Then combine them with strategy, concept development and design to create razor-sharp ideas that cut through the competition.

Good design is essential in almost every industry. You’ll find career opportunities (and plenty of our alumni) in design firms, advertising, publishing, merchandising and more. Need more options? No problem. Broaden your prospects by getting a double degree. 

Browse our courses to find detailed course information, application dates, entry requirements, fees, subjects, ATAR requirements and more. 

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    • Design

    Photomedia graduates capture their lockdown experiences

    Bachelor of Design graduates who majored in photomedia captured their lived experiences of COVID-19 lockdown in a rich collection of images, film, sound, projection and installation art.

    Friday 14 May 2021
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    • Sustainability

    New research into soil used for building

    Dr Gergana Rusenova commences an Australia-Germany research project into textile-reinforced granular materials that are more sustainable and efficient.

    Tuesday 30 March 2021

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